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Professional Development Seminar Online: CV Making, Cover Letter & Interview Tips
26 March 2021
23/03/2021
Professional Development Seminar Online: Employability Skills Reflection
19 March 2021
18/03/2021
The English Studies Department and ELT Teaching for a Cause
Teaching is a noble profession but many times we forget how it is also a calling and a platform through which one teaches knowledge and skills but also instills values and raises awareness towards significant issues. On Tuesday, 10th March 2021, the English Studies Department became aware of stray animals and how they can inspire the creation of ELT teaching material, motivate the learning process, instill sensitivities, and ignite creative activism towards noteworthy causes. Raising our awareness of the above was guest speaker, educator, teacher trainer, materials writer and children’s author storyteller, Ms Margarita Kosior who delivered a seminar titled: “ELT for Companion Animals: Teaching for a Cause”. Ms Kosior is an avid animal rights supporter, who also takes in stray animals, makes them a part of her family, raises awareness towards the issues involving stray animals, volunteers at the animal shelter Stray Planet in Thessaloniki and now has used her love for animals as creative content and materials inspiration for ELT teaching. In her seminar, Ms Kosior offers the background context and motivation that resulted in this prosperous project, by primarily drawing the connection between animal cruelty and abusive behavior in general and how the former can be a tell-tale sign. Of course, being educated on the matter can help us resolve certain parameters and be a voice that helps to change and solve the situation. And, of course, stories also have a strong resonance and impact on raising awareness towards significant causes. Ms Kosior offered a comprehensive overview of the Tales of Strays campaign as well as her story/material contribution titled “Toby to the Rescue.” The campaign and all relevant materials, both online and printable, can be accessed at the following website: www.margaritakosior.com Material for young and adolescent learners can be found in abundance, complete with lesson plans, teacher instructions and a variety of activities ranging from memory games, to word searches, to rhyme time to jigsaw puzzles telling the stories of actual stray animals to engage learners and educate them not only in the English Language but towards the cause of helping and loving stray and companion animals. As the stories that pose the focal point of each lesson are also inspired by real life, they further demonstrate the passion the contributing teachers and material creators have towards the cause. The website also contains the marvelous creations of students demonstrating not only their knowledge in English but their creativity in poems, story-writing even illustrations. Teacher contributions are also included to act as examples and inspiration for other interested parties but also to raise awareness. Many organizations and individuals have expressed their support towards the Tales of Strays campaign and Ms Kosior graciously extended an invitation to anyone who is interested in contributing ideas, lesson plans and supporting the cause. The cause is also active on social media platforms including Facebook and Instagram. On a closing note, if the desire to teach and learn is on its own noteworthy, let us consider how much more impactful it can be when it is inspired by a cause meant to make us more empathetic and loving not only towards animals but towards all people and creations.
17/03/2021
Talk by Dr Klados at GIGA Consciousness Group
Dr Manousos Klados, Associate Professor at the Psychology Department of CITY College, University of York Europe Campus will be participating as speaker in the GIGA Consciousness Group with the talk: "Affective and Personality Computing: Automatic Recognition of Emotions and Personality using EEG Signals” on Friday, 19 March 2021 16:00 EET Overview: Emotion and personality play an important role in our interactions with people and computers in everyday life. Both emotions and personality, some believe, are what make our interactions human. Emotion and personality theory, however, are not grounded in the Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) discipline. Studying emotion and personality within the HCI discipline is an inherently interdisciplinary task. The specific areas of interest span from automatic recognition and synthesis of reactions enriched by emotional and personality-related cues, to the influence of emotion on information processing and decision-making. Automatic recognition of emotions and personality draws the greatest part of interest the last years, due to the plethora of potential applications in several fields. In this direction most of the studies are mainly focused on exploiting facial expression and speech characteristics in order to make computers able to understand human emotions and personality. Little attention has been paid on the neuroscientific underpinnings of emotion and personality constructs, that can help us to automatically recognize both emotions and personality in an objective way. In this presentation we will see how EEG can be used in order to automatically detect human emotions and personality profiles fusing neurophysiological based features with machine learning algorithms. Join the event
16/03/2021
Professional Development Seminar Online: Introduction to Salesforce
12 March 2021
11/03/2021
Personal & Professional Development Webinars 2021 by our English Studies Dept.
March - April - May 2021 Join and share! Online Participation Form Join the Webinar Ready to join? - Join via your mobile device, laptop or PC - Enter the event 10' earlier by clicking on the 'Join' button (you will be requested to enter your email to join in) - Make sure that you have your camera and microphone turned off - Make sure you PIN the presenter's image so you can have a full screen view. Join the Webinar
02/03/2021
The CITY College / University of Sheffield students
To find useful information about the CITY College / University of Sheffield programmes, please visit the relevant link below. Useful information for students
12/02/2021
SERVICES ONLINE
A high-quality student experience online in real-time! As physical presence and contact in campus is not possible for the time being, we continue to offer our services fully to our students online. We also encourage and allow our students to continue to have joint extra-curriculum activities and to enjoy a shared student experience. Like the very best universities around the world, we have taken the decision to deliver our teaching on-line in real-time as a response to the Coronavirus pandemic and the necessity for our students to continue without further delays their studies. We have decided to go beyond the classroom. We are going online all the way and we are trying to optimize this experience every day. Join us online! ONLINE SERVICES CONTACT POINT The administrative staff are working and you may contact them directly. All professional services staff, including Student Services, Careers Employability and Enterprise Centre, Library, IT and Support, Academic Registry (for transcripts, diplomas etc) are available to contact via email: Student Services & Alumni: tkyriakou@york.citycollege.eu Careers Employability and Enterprise Centre: dkiakidis@york.citycollege.eu Library Services: library@york.citycollege.eu Academic Registry: gassi@york.citycollege.eu (for BAED, PSY), lithoxoidou@york.citycollege.eu (for MBA, CSD, ESD) Admissions Services: ergen@york.citycollege.eu Finance services: asimitsidou@york.citycollege.eu See all professional services contact details here. LIBRARY ONLINE SERVICES The Library as a physical space is not accessible to students. However, all online and interlibrary loan services are available and the Library staff are available to help you and answer student queries (via phone or email). If you wish to borrow a book or other material, please contact the Library staff to arrange it (library@york.citycollege.eu). For further information, please visit the ONLINE Library Services and the Library webpages. Library Online Services Careers, Employability & Enterprise Centre Online Services Student Life Online Online Fitness Club FAQ for current students
12/02/2021
Novel Coronavirus Advice
We would like to reassure you that CITY College is following closely any announcements (guidance and advice for higher education institutions) from relevant Health Organisations and local Ministries of Health and we act accordingly. This section is updated frequently as CITY College follows the latest updates and guidelines of the Ministry of Education and Religious Affairs and the National Public Health Organisation of Greece (eody.gov.gr) LATEST UPDATES: 10/2/2021 Classes online continue during the 2nd semester Classes during the 2nd semester (Spring Semester) will continue to be delivered synchronously online. According to the latest announcement of the Greek Ministry of Education, all university institutions will continue to suspend face-to-face classes and services as a necessary measure to control the spread of coronavirus. As always, all services will continue to be offered online in real-time (synchronous) delivery. CITY College academic staff, student services, library, career and employability staff, and all administration continue to be fully operational. FAQ for current students PAST ANNOUNCEMENTS: 10/12/2020 Classes online until the end of semester and online exams Following the latest announcements of the Greek Ministry of Education all university institutions will continue to suspend face-to-face classes and services as a necessary measure to control the spread of coronavirus. As we are now on the 10th week of classes, we would like to inform you that all classes will continue to be delivered synchronously online until the end of the semester. Final examinations will be taken online as in the previous semesters. The examination schedule as well as instructions will be sent to you before the Christmas break. All services will continue to be offered online in real-time (synchronous) delivery. CITY College academic staff, student services, library, career and employability staff, and all administration continue being fully operational and remain at our students' disposal. 27/11/2020 Extension of online classes until 7 December 2020 Following the latest announcements by the government, CITY College will extend online classes until the 7th of December. All services will continue to be offered online in real-time (synchronous) delivery. CITY College academic staff, student services, library, career and employability staff, and all administration continue being fully operational and remain at our students' disposal. On 8th of December, our intention is to return to face-to-face classes on campus if the situation allows it, but at the same time we will continue to offer the same classes via LIVESTREAM for students who will not be able to be physically present. By adopting this mixed model of delivery until Christmas break, our intention is to offer the best possible solution to our students to continue their university education under these strenuous circumstances. 12/11/2020 Extension of online classes until 30 November 2020 Following the latest announcements, CITY College will extend online classes until the 30th of November. All services will continue to be offered online in real-time (synchronous) delivery. CITY College academic staff, student services, library, career and employability staff, and all administration continue being fully operational and remain at our students' disposal. 2/11/2020 Suspension of face-to-face classes until 17 November 2020 The Greek Ministry of Education announced today (2/11/2020) that all higher education institutions in Thessaloniki should suspend both their face-to-face classes and face-to-face services until November 17, 2020, as a necessary measure to control the spread of coronavirus. CITY College has already moved all classes and services on online delivery in real-time and will continue to do so until the situation is resolved. As a result of today's announcement the library, the labs and the premises of CITY College will not be physically accessible to the students until November 17, 2020. However, CITY College academic staff, student services staff, library, career, employability and enterprise centre, and all administration continue their work and are available to contact them. 30/10/2020 Shifting classes online for 15 days Following the latest COVID-19 updates and the emergency announcement by the Greek Prime Minister on Thessaloniki going to lockdown, CITY College has decided to move all classes online for 15 days - starting on Friday, 30 October 2020 - to control the spread of coronavirus and protect our community. Our campus will remain open during the normal operating hours while all academic staff, student services, library, labs, career and employability and all administration will continue to be physically accessible, fully operational and remain at our students’ disposal to support the online classes. At CITY College we have in place the technology, expertise and experience to offer our top-quality education provision on-line to ensure that our students will be able to continue with their studies online at the highest level, as the virtual classroom will accommodate all features of a normal classroom. The safety and security of all students and staff remains our absolute priority. 24/08/2020 Welcoming you back on campus for face-to-face education We are pleased to inform you that the Ministry of Education of Greece announced (24/8/2020) that all institutions of higher education in Greece can return to face-to-face teaching for the new academic year starting in October. All courses will, therefore, be delivered in person in class, and the library and labs will be open and accessible to students. As always, the safety and security of all is our absolute priority and we will fully implement all suggested safety measures across the campus. We are happy to welcome you all physically back on campus.
10/02/2021
The English Studies Department Examines the Nature and Significance of Online Teaching
“It is the supreme art of the teacher to awaken joy in creative expression and knowledge” Albert Einstein On Tuesday, 12th December 2020 the English Studies Department considered and exchanged ideas and information on a highly relevant topic accompanied by the mentality of Einstein’s quote above. Dr Vicky Papachristou delivered a seminar titled: “Online Teaching: When, Why, What and How” thus touching upon crucial concerns within the field of teaching and learning particularly given the current circumstances and the impact of Covid-19. Despite the challenges and difficulties, the overall mood was uplifted by the desire to bring interested parties together – both teachers and students – to share ideas, express concerns, and gain insights to the new developments in teaching and learning. Dr Papachristou primarily begins by providing definitions of distance education, noting that it actually began three centuries ago and first appeared in Greece in 1992. She then proceeds to demonstrate when online teaching is required such as in cases of long distances, professional development, work obligations or even a pandemic. She then indicates why it may be important and/or necessary to teach online and focuses our attention on the advantages and obstacles for both students and teachers. According to Dr Papachristou, generally anything can be taught, even in an online mode. The main question that should concern us is HOW. Initial aspects pertaining to how we teach involved the hardware and software equipment we have at our disposal. The next aspect to consider in relation to its advantages but also challenges is that of synchronous (live) or asynchronous teaching. Each one displaying pros and cons, Dr Papachristou informs that many studies have been and are still being conducted on such aspects of teaching and learning as more and more people are switching to an online teaching environment. Tools for both cases are provided with Dr Papachristou expanding the suggestions to applications (e.g., Kahoot, Quizlet, PlayPosit, Edpuzzle, etc.), whiteboards, digital platforms (e.g., zoom, WebEx, google meet, skype, etc.) whilst not overlooking the contributions of emails, blogs, social media as well as video and audio recordings. Certain parameters are taken into consideration regarding not just the implementation of online teaching but also the findings of studies focusing on different education levels in connection with online teaching. The data and the purpose of the research present positive attitudes in some cases towards online teaching, reveal challenges and obstacles that need to be tackled whilst also revealing figures that confirm that not everyone has the technological availability, accessibility, digital literacy, knowledge, and skills to handle, manage and navigate online teaching/learning situations, thus rendering seminars like this one even more relevant, helpful, and necessary. As Dr Papachristou further demonstrates, we additionally need to consider the local context in which we are operating alongside what is happening on a global level. We need to be aware of what limitations, shortcomings and local obstacles need to be overcome to adopt strategies and models that appear to be working effectively in other countries and contexts. Dr Papachristou also provides practical tips and strategies on how to handle various aspects of teaching and learning, ranging from but not limited to the digital platform, the syllabus, student grouping, interaction and engagement, authentic learning, methods of evaluation and assessment and shares some helpful, fun, and engaging ways to treat and tweak material to accommodate learners’ needs even online. Such examples include using photographs in combination with writing and/or speaking, using Twitter and tweets in connection with different subject matter, like history, and even utilizing podcasts and video sharing. The current circumstances and the respective challenges are undoubtably great, we are all subject to varying degrees of change but if we want to succeed and see each other through these difficulties, Dr Papachristou advises that we keep the following in mind: “We teach in a remarkable time. Each day you walk into your school, whether it be a classroom, office, or somewhere else, remember that you help to shape the future and what you do can change the world!” (Adam Bellow, Educator)
27/01/2021
'Psychology for All' open seminar series online
February - March - April 2021 The following events are going to take place in Greek. Παρασκευή 5 Φεβρουαρίου 2021 20:00 μμ Ζώντας στη ματιά και με τη ματιά του Άλλου Πέτρος Θεοδώρου Ψυχοθεραπευτής Gestalt Member of EAGT, PSP© Σχετικά με την ομιλία: Οι άνθρωποι διαφέρουμε γιατί ο καθένας μας είναι εκ κατασκευής μία μοναδική οντότητα. Και ταυτόχρονα αναζητούμε με πολλούς τρόπους, άμεσα ή έμμεσα, συνειδητά ή ασυνείδητα, τον «άλλον» άνθρωπο, τον Άλλον. Οι διαφορές μας όμως δεν είναι καθόλου εύκολα αποδεκτές. Αλλά και οι ομοιότητές μας, γρήγορα μάς κουράζουν. Οπότε, ως υπάρξεις ζούμε ένα ιδιότυπο είδος «υπαρξιακής μοναξιάς», λόγω ακριβώς της μοναδικότητάς μας. Ποιος είναι τελικά αυτός ο «Άλλος», ο οποίος λόγω της ετερότητάς του μάς ξεφεύγει διαρκώς, άλλοτε ως προδότης και άλλοτε ως άπιαστο ιδανικό; Πώς γίνεται και, αγαπητός ή μισητός, ενώ είναι πάντα στη διάθεση των ματιών μας, να παραμένει στην ουσία χωρίς σαφές σχήμα, τόσο παρών αλλά και τόσο απών; Join and share! Παρασκευή, 19 Μαρτίου 2021 20:00 μμ Αναπηρία: Το ταξίδι της προσαρμογής Συν-συντονισμός: Σιλιώνη Έλενα Ψυχολόγος Α.Π.Θ, απόφοιτος Gestalt Foundation Τζήκα Αφροδίτη, δικηγόρος, Σύμβουλος Ψυχικής Υγείας, εκπ. στην ψυχοθεραπεία Gestalt Σγούρου Μαρία Ψυχολόγος MSc, Εκπαιδευόμενη Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια Gestalt Σχετικά με την ομιλία: Στη διάλεξη αυτή θα γίνουμε μάρτυρες του ταξιδιού της προσαρμογής 8 γονέων παιδιών με κινητική αναπηρία, οι οποίοι τίμησαν με τη συμμετοχή τους τη διπλωματική εργασία της Σγούρου Μαρίας το έτος 2018-2019, στα πλαίσια της ολοκλήρωσης των Μεταπτυχιακών της σπουδών. Με αφετηρία το βίωμά τους, λοιπόν, θα επιχειρήσουμε να φωτίσουμε τις στροφές του μονοπατιού της δικής μας προσαρμογής και του θρήνου, ως απάντηση στη ματαίωση, που επιφέρει η επαφή με την πραγματικότητα. Αναπηρία- σοκάρει, τρομάζει, ανατρέπει προσδοκίες … Join and share! The following event is going to take place in English. Friday 9 April 2021 20:00 pm EEST Living in the eyes of the Other Petros Theodorou Gestalt Psychotherapist Member of EAGT, PSP© Overview: We are very different from one another because each one of us is a unique being. At the same time, we are searching out in many ways, consciously or no-consciously, for other human beings, for the Other. However, we do not all easily accept our differences. On the other hand, too many similarities are tiring. So, as beings, we are living a peculiar kind of “existential loneliness” due to our uniqueness. Finally, who is this “Other”? How does it happen and he always escapes us sometimes as a betrayer and some other times as a vague, unreachable idealised figure? How is that the Other, loved or hated, is always available to our eyes but still remains without a clear shape, so strangely present through her or his absence? Join and share! Είστε έτοιμοι να συμμετάσχετε; - Δεν χρειάζεται να συμπληρώσετε φόρμα συμμετοχής - Μπορείτε να συνδεθείτε μέσω της κινητής συσκευής, του φορητού υπολογιστή ή του υπολογιστή σας - Πατήστε το link για να συμμετέχετε στην εκδήλωση 10 λεπτά νωρίτερα, κάνοντας κλικ στο κουμπί "Συμμετοχή" (θα σας ζητηθεί να εισαγάγετε το email σας) - Βεβαιωθείτε ότι έχετε την κάμερα και το μικρόφωνό σας απενεργοποιημένα - Βεβαιωθείτε όταν μπείτε στην εφαρμογή της παρουσίασης ότι έχετε πατήσει το κουμπί PIN πάνω στην εικόνα του παρουσιαστή, ώστε να έχετε προβολή πλήρους οθόνης Συμμετοχή
21/01/2021
You are invited @ the Online Psychology Poster Session! Friday, 15 January, 2021
You are all invited to watch live the presentations of the Psychology Poster Session. Final year students of CITY College’s Psychology Department will present their proposals of their Research Project at the Online Poster Session that will take place on Friday, 15th January 2021. There are 8 thematic sessions, each one chaired by a different member of the academic staff of the Psychology Department. Final year students who belong to the particular thematic poster session will present their work. Full programme of the presentations (PDF) How to watch live: Click on the link of the thematic session you are interested to watch live. COVID-19 10:00-13:00 Chair: Dr. Tziraki meet.google.com/qnr-thue-twq Work Psychology 10:00-10:30 Chair: Dr. Badea meet.google.com/upk-nqxz-evj Social psychology: Identity, integration, stigma 11:00-12:45 Chair: Dr. Hatzimpiros meet.google.com/bft-pskg-ukh Counseling Psychology 12:45-14:00 Chair: Ms. Matiaki meet.google.com/tao-snum-opu Personality Psychology 11:15-12:45 Chair: Ms. Studenica meet.google.com/vph-cnja-wjj Cognitive Psychology 12:30-14:30 Chair: Dr. Ladas https://meet.google.com/ddz-fzqs-rdq Health/Clinical Psychology 13:00-14:45 Chair: Dr. Savvidou meet.google.com/ukf-rkav-pkj Forensic Psychology 14:00-14:45 Chair: Prof. Vivas meet.google.com/xyk-uoys-kyn
12/01/2021
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